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Located in Pennsylvania's scenic Cumberland Valley, the Borough of Chambersburg is known for its rich history that predates the Civil War. Chambersburg is the seat of Franklin County and home to 21,143 residents, including approximately 4,038 seniors aged 65 and older. Gettysburg is just 25 miles to the east, and Maryland is 55 miles south via I-81.
Chambersburg has an overall SeniorScore of 73, which is just above the national average of 72, and slightly below the statewide average, 75. The SeniorScore is divided into four categories, and Chambersburg earned a 67 in both the Finances and Recreation & Leisure categories. In terms of healthcare, there are a high number of Medicare-registered physicians and home care providers in Franklin County, and acute and emergency care services are available at the 285-bed Chambersburg Hospital.
Pennsylvania's state income tax is below the national average, as are property taxes in Chambersburg. When combined with the fact that area in-home care rates are also relatively low, the overall cost of living is quite reasonable for seniors. Chambersburg is also known for having excellent air quality, pleasantly warm summers and cool winters, which makes the community ideal for retirees who enjoy experiencing all four seasons.
This guide provides an overview of home care costs in Chambersburg, and a chart detailing costs in cities throughout Pennsylvania. There's also a list of free and low-cost resources that can help Chambersburg seniors remain independent in their own homes, such as Meals on Wheels, paratransit services and case management.
According to Genworth's 2020 Cost of Care Survey, the average monthly cost of home care in Chambersburg is $4,267. Home health care, which adds limited medical services such as medication management and ostomy care, also costs an average of $4,267 per month.
Given that Pennsylvania's statewide average for both home care and home health care is $4,576, in-home care costs in Chambersburg are quite affordable. Nationwide, seniors pay an average of $4,481 per month for home care, and $4,576 for home health care. The cost of in-home care varies in other Pennsylvania cities. Seniors pay around $4,767 for in-home care in Erie and Philadelphia, and $4,576 for both home care and home health care in Pittsburg. Just to the east of Chambersburg, rates in Gettysburg run around $4,481 per month for either type of in-home care.
The Cost of Home Care & Home Health Care per Month
Cost of Home Care | Cost of Home Health Care | |
Chambersburg | $4,267 | $4,267 |
Pennsylvania | $4,576 | $4,576 |
The United States | $4,481 | $4,576 |
Philadelphia | $4,767 | $4,767 |
Pittsburg | $4,576 | $4,576 |
Gettysburg | $4,481 | $4,481 |
Erie | $4,767 | $4,767 |
1035 Wayne Avenue Suite 6
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Located in Chambersburg, PA at 1035 Wayne Avenue Suite 6, Community Home Health Care, Inc is a senior home health care company offering personal care and home health care. For almost 11 years, they have been providing care to customers ...
2700 Luther Dr
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Located in Chambersburg, PA at 2700 Luther Dr, SpiriTrust Lutheran Home Care and Hospice is a senior home care company that offers in-home medical services along with in-home personal care services. They have been in business in the area for ...
518 Cleveland Ave
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Located at 518 Cleveland Ave in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, Links2care is a home health care company that offers in-home health care in addition to in-home personal care. For almost 8 years, they have been helping seniors in the Chambersburg area. They ...
1053 Lincoln Way E
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Located in Chambersburg, PA at 1053 Lincoln Way E, Visiting Angels is a home health care provider that offers personal care services along with home healthcare. They offer different personal services such as spiritual care, reading assistance, offering social interaction, ...
Seniors in Chambersburg have access to many programs and services that help older adults maintain their independence and safely age in place. Below, we've compiled a few of the most helpful resources:
The Franklin County Area Agency on Aging helps seniors aged 60 and older access services and supports designed to promote healthy aging and independence. The Agency operates an adult day care program, provides case management to at-risk seniors, and assists with applications to county, state and federal financial benefits.
Contact Information
To contact the Franklin County AAA, call (717) 263-2153 or (800) 642-6990.
Rabbittransit is the regional public transit provider for Franklin County, and offers routes that connect with nearby York and Gettysburg. Seniors qualify for discounted fares on all rabbitttransit buses, and they can use the shared-ride paratransit service to travel to area medical appointments and run errands within Chambersburg and throughout Franklin County.
Contact Information
To learn more about rabbittransit's routes, fares and paratransit service, call (800) 632-9063.
Homebound seniors and people living with disabilities can sign up low-cost, home-delivered meals through Chambersburg Meals on Wheels. Volunteer drivers deliver hot, nutritionally balanced meals every weekday, and the drivers also take a moment to perform a brief wellness check on each client.
Contact Information
For more information, call Chambersburg Meals on Wheels at (717) 263-7228.
Accredited veteran service officers with the Franklin County's Office of Veteran Affairs work to ensure all vets, survivors and dependents receive the maximum available entitlements through county, state and federal programs. VSOs can help with VA claims, including applications for the VA Aid and Attendance and Housebound enhanced pension benefits, which can be used toward home care costs.
Contact Information
To speak with a Franklin County veteran service officer, call (717) 263-4326.
The Chambersburg Senior Activity Center is one of seven county-run community centers for older adults. Seniors can participate in a number of free and low-cost social and recreational programs at the Center and learn about available local resources.
Contact Information
The Chambersburg Senior Activity Center is open Monday through Friday, and seniors can call (714) 264-8191 for current program information.
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